Valerie's Reviews
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96 reviews
Cute but run big
I had to fold them over at the waist.
Bowie Pull On Pants
Joe's Jeans
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34B
Soft but big
Great material, but the seams were a little scratchy inside. Also quite large.
Wide Leg Drawcord Pant
Hunter
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34B
On the big side
Very nice cut and material otherwise. I’d size down.
Owen Cropped Jacket
Reformation
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34B
I hated the shoulders
This looked awful on me but good quality like Lauren usually is.
Cricket Short Sleeve Sweater
Polo Ralph Lauren
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34B
Size down
Voluminous
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Allison Pleated Denim Trouser
Marine Layer
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34B
Great little jacket
I sized up, which was good for me. It’s cropped but I wore with wide, high-waisted pants. Recommend.
Short Sleeve Tweed Jacket
Toccin
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34B
Awesome. Dragged all over Europe and still looms new.
Holds more than I thought and is as light as air. I should have my head examined for not buying this.
Jr. Jet Set Wingman Tote
Think Royln Accessories
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34B
Loved this
Such a great jacket, and I don’t even like brown. Went with everything. Many compliments. I got a size up because that’s what was available, and it was big — so I’d say TTS.
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Cove Cropped Shirt Jacket
L'agence
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34B
Awesome but not forgiving!
Women, I hope you have a delicate rib cage or you’re not going to get this one zipped. Quality is awesome, beautiful blouse, lots of compliments. Flattering. Was told I should buy. Good for literally any occasion except the most casual.
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Louise Embroidered Top
Hofmann Copenhagen
Size Worn: 42
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34B
Tight elastic though
I have a borderline phobia about having to pull elastic sleeves down on my arms/biceps when it shifts up as you move, and if this blouse didn’t drive me crazy that way, I would’ve bought it. So cute. So useful in a million contexts.
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Klarin Top
Polo Ralph Lauren
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34B
Not for waist-gap women
I tried these pants in two sizes, including this one, a size up from my usual. Just didn’t work — the usual thing for hourglass or pears where, if it fits the hips, it’s loose in the waist. It was also loose in the waist in my regular size, but more manageable. Normal-shaped women will be fine.
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Jersey Trouser
Weekend Max Mara
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34B
L-O-V-E
I rarely wear this color, yet I wore this jacket twice — both work settings with wide pants — it’s almost cropped, so it works great with that silhouette. Great jacket.
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Jia Tweed Collared Jacket
L'agence
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34B
Enormous
I got my usual size, and it was gigantic — length and width. Soft, comfy fabric. I have broad shoulders and a narrow waist, so others might find it fine width-wise.
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Tie Dye Ribbed Mock Neck Sweater
Prabal Gurung x RTR
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34B
Very good for what it is
I honestly hate brown, but I still wore this twice because it’s an easy, throw-on, casual thing and it fit well. Surprisingly nice for a fleece.
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Long Sleeve Sweatshirt
Polo Ralph Lauren
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34B
Lovely fabric
So soft — nice drape but still substantial fabric. Didn't wear because I couldn’t make the matching pants fit my hips/waist, but that’s common for me.
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Navy Jersey Blazer
Weekend Max Mara
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34B
Frumpy
Not good with wide-leg pants, but possibly nice with jeans — I didn’t try.
Chelsea Jacket
Ann Mashburn
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34B
Felt a little too big
— but I’m sure it will shrink a little. I got it new. Draped really nicely.
Vienna Tipped Sweater
Splendid
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34B
Very attractive
Lots of compliments, but the sleeves make it a little hard to work or eat. Great look, though.
Black Tinley Cardigan
By Malene Birger
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34B
Terrific
Just as it seems — professional and sharp.
Jaque Utility Cropped Jacket
Reiss
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34B
Good quality
Thicker cotton, doesn’t really drape.
Suki Rollneck Sweater
Marine Layer
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34B
Drab color but good quality and soft
I honestly felt a little masculine in this, but I’m too lazy to accessorize — others would make it cuter. It’s very, very comfortable and holds its shape well.
Cropped Shirt Jacket
VINCE.
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34B
Useful jacket, a little rough on the skin
I wore this jacket to work, but it would go well with jeans, too. Not lined, so the boucle-style weave was a little scratchy.
Textured Cardigan
Club Monaco
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34B
Love the concept, but very big sleeves
So shockingly cute, but in my size, the sleeves were a little too voluminous — I didn’t wear it. If I owned the shirt, I’d take the sleeves in a little.
Bambi Top
Rails
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34B
Lovely sweater, not as orange as it looks online
Very cute and soft.
Gias Cardigan
Aldomartins
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34B
Cute
Short and boxy. Consider sizing down if you’re not wearing sweaters underneath.
Faux Shearling Jacket
Sea NY x RTR
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34B
Runs big
A good business casual look, but it was a bit big on me. I never know what size to get in Maje.
Moussy Contrast Stitch Cardigan
Maje
Size Worn: 3
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34B
Itchy
I wanted an elevated basic, but this wasn’t great for me. Maybe a size down would’ve worked.
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Dora Knitted Top
L.K. Bennett
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34B
Fit me fine, but—
The waist on this is unforgiving in the extreme. Anyone who carries weight in the abdomen should probably size up. Very pretty dress, though.
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Zora Midi Dress
Sea New York
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34B
Pretty dress
Be aware it has a touch of metallic.
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Gia Dress
MISA Los Angeles
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34B
Not flattering
I thought this little jacket would look cool, but the stiffness of the fabric made it stick out oddly. I really like boxy silhouettes, but this didn’t work for me at all. I also found it itchy.
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Izaria Jacket
Isabel Marant Etoile
Size Worn: 44
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34B
Flattering
Great, comfortable dress. I needed dress tape to keep it closed (it’s a true wrap dress).
Bridge Dress
Hutch
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34B
Nice top
Comfortable and an eye-catching color.
Melanie Top
Tanya Taylor
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34B
Not for wide hips
These were pretty ugly on me, but they'd be better on someone who doesn't have the waist gap.
Flared Wide Leg Jeans
Madewell
Size Worn: 30
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34B
Voluminous
The side panels helped to make these less wide, but I didn't love them on me.
The Bowie Jean
Joe's Jeans
Size Worn: 29
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34B
Heavy and well made
Very structured for a knit, in a good way — but also way too warm for summer. Would be good for spring. Color is as shown but obviously not super exciting
Kaufman Knit Jacket
Veronica Beard
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34B
Pretty and soft
A little heavy for summer, but fine in AC
Carlee Sweater
Baum und Pferdgarten
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34B
Itchy
Others would probably be fine, but I found this itchy.
Contrast Trim Cardigan
CeCe
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34B
Great quality
Very practical
Watermill Tote
Altuzarra
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34B
Terrific
So sad I didn’t get a picture of my outfit — this with flown black high-waist pants. I sized up and was glad I did.
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Short Sleeve Polo Top
Toccin
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34B
Useful purse
Pretty standard, not much to say here, but it’s good.
Ariell M Shoulder Bag With Signature Hardware
BOSS
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34B